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Indonesia has strategic potential to become a modest fashion hub

Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita stated that Indonesia has a strategic opportunity to become a hub for the ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 5:22 pm

'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition

The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.

BBC 13 Mar 2026 5:17 pm

Israel expands strikes on Lebanon, cuts bridge over Litani river

Israel targeted a bridge over the Litani River between the towns of Zrariyeh and Tayr Falsay, according to state media

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:13 pm

Measles cases fall to 511 in week 9 after immunization: Ministry

In the ninth week of 2026, measles cases in Indonesia dropped from 531 cases to 511 cases, due to massive immunization ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 5:10 pm

More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study

The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.

BBC 13 Mar 2026 5:07 pm

Tetra Pak: Natural Ingredients and Emotional Drivers Reshape the Food Supplement and Nutrition Market across Asia Pacific (APAC)

The global food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market, spanning protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 4:17 pm

U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor

The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. China and Russia are also on the list

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 4:08 pm

Indonesian President Prabowo pays zakat al-fitr at State Palace

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto paid the Islamic mandatory charity, or zakat al-fitr, to the National Alms Agency ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 4:06 pm

Minister Zon pushes cultural use for historic Indarung Cement Plant

Culture Minister Fadli Zon has proposed transforming the Indarung I Plant in Padang, West Sumatrathe first ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 3:46 pm

EAM Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict

The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 3:18 pm

Minister vows pensions to secure future of high-achieving athletes

Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has promised a secure future for high-achieving athletes through a ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 3:06 pm

Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati

Guwahati: Drukair has announced the reintroduction of flights between Paro and Bangkok via Guwahati and an additional weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati starting April 2026. According to the airline, the ParoGuwahatiBangkok service will operate twice a week, restoring an important regional connection that facilitates tourism, medical travel, education and business exchanges between [] The post Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .

NorthEast Now 13 Mar 2026 2:43 pm

Indonesia unfazed by USTR trade probe, Finance Minister says

Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the trade probe by the United States Trade ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 2:33 pm

Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the future of war

Appointed in January, the 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's youngest ever Defence Minister

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:44 pm

Indonesia finalizes plan to settle China debt for Whoosh train

The Indonesian government has decided on a plan to settle the debt owed to China for the JakartaBandung ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:40 pm

Skill at Scale: Indias Edge in Semiconductor Alliances

As Indo-Pacific powers race to reorganize semiconductor supply chains amid intensifying China-U.S. strategic competition, where does India fit in?

The Diplomat 13 Mar 2026 1:35 pm

Indonesia prepares early warning system and 112 hotline for Eid travel

The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs has prepared a disaster early warning system (EWS) and the 112 ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Indonesia reaffirms commitment to women's equal participation

Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi has reaffirmed the governments ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

Villages minister stresses valid data for social welfare programs

Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has called for synchronized efforts from ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 1:15 pm

Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers

Cambodia has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running a multibillion-dollar fraud industry that sees scammers lure internet users globally into fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency investments

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:11 pm

U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi

As time goes on, the price of oil is going to go up. And the world knows that this is not Irans fault. This is the fault of the Trump regime and Netanyahu, says Marandi

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:06 pm

Russia accuses Ukraine of 'reckless' strikes on major gas pipeline

State-owned Russian gas producer Gazprom earlier said that the Russkaya and Beregovaya stations were targeted

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 1:00 pm

Pakistan court rejects plea to shift Imran Khan to private hospital

The court refused to grant the petition to shift Khan to a private hospital. It, however, directed Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to constitute a medical board to check Khan

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 12:33 pm

Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 12:11 pm

C. Jakarta Immigration arrests Pakistani national for passport forgery

The Class I Non-TPI Immigration Office in Central Jakarta arrested a Pakistani national with the initials NUD (28) for ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 12:00 pm

Irans new leader warns Strait of Hormuz could be used as strategic leverage

Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Irans nuclear negotiating team, shares his perspective on the ongoing war, Irans military strategy, and the wider impact of the conflict on global energy markets and the world economy.

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:59 am

Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi

I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced a 24-hour suspension of flight operations during ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 11:42 am

Indonesia's Baznas delivers 74,228 iftar meal portions to Palestine

The National Alms Agency (Baznas), is distributing 74,228 iftar meal portions to people in Palestine to help ease their ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 11:32 am

Israeli Military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement, while human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in the countrys network of wartime prisons

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 11:10 am

Indonesia channels Rp442 billion zakat aid through Ramadan program

The Indonesian government, in collaboration with alms and philanthropic bodies, has raised and distributed two million ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 10:00 am

Indonesia finalizes key facilities for 2,200 village cooperatives

The government has announced the completion of supporting infrastructure and facilities for about 2,200 cooperatives ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 9:18 am

Tracking ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf: Timeline

A wave of attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened tensions along one of the worlds busiest shipping routes.

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 9:07 am

Xsolla Releases New Industry Report Identifying the Biggest Opportunities for the Future of Video Games for Developers

-Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, timed to ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:38 am

EIGs MidOcean Energy to Acquire Additional Gorgon LNG Interest from JERA; Parties Explore Strategic Alliance

-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, today ...

Antara News 13 Mar 2026 8:15 am

Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'

Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 5:07 am

U.S. military says refuelling aircraft crashed in Iraq during Operation Epic Fury; rescue effort under way

The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait

The Hindu 13 Mar 2026 4:07 am

Indonesia monitors Mideast situation to ensure tourism safety

The Ministry of Tourism affirmed that it continues to monitor the conflict in the Middle East alongside global dynamics ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 9:31 pm

New criminal code form of modern justice system: Deputy Minister

Deputy Minister of Law Edward Omar Sharif Hiariej emphasized that the new Criminal Code (KUHP) and the reform of the ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 8:40 pm

Former Religious Affairs Minister detained in Hajj quota scandal

Indonesias Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) has officially detained former Religious Affairs Minister ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 8:21 pm

Minister supports single professional body for health workers

Coordinating Minister for Legal, Human Rights, Immigration, and Corrections Yusril Ihza Mahendra stated that the ruling ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 8:20 pm

India Is Not the 4th Biggest Economy in the World. But Does That Really Matter?

The nationalist narrative that dominated public discourse over the past year had been overstating the scale of Indias economic progress. Of particular concern is uneven and inequitable growth.

The Diplomat 12 Mar 2026 7:55 pm

AI adoption in education must follow children's readiness: minister

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid highlighted the need to regulate the use of digital technology ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 7:48 pm

Regional Crises Are Dealing a Heavy Blow to Afghanistans Fragile Economy

For a country whose economy remains deeply dependent on regional trade routes, migration, and external assistance, instability on multiple fronts can quickly translate into economic crisis.

The Diplomat 12 Mar 2026 7:04 pm

Prabowo prepares directives to protect Sumatran, Bornean elephants

President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a presidential instruction (Inpres) on safeguarding the populations and ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 6:57 pm

Ministry seeks stronger women's political education, representation

The Ministry of Women's Empowerment and Child Protection is calling for stronger political education, affirmative ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 6:24 pm

At least 50 people killed, 125 others reported missing after landslides sweep Ethiopia

Manuqa said that one person was pulled out of the mud alive during the rescue operation.

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 4:59 pm

Visa partners with Laufey to spread the magic of travel in Asia Pacific

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, is teaming up with two-time Grammy-winning artist, composer, and ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 4:31 pm

Foreign demand rises for Indonesia's urea amid Iran--US war: Minister

Deputy Minister of Agriculture Sudaryonosaid many countries have expressed interest in importing urea fertilizer ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 4:25 pm

Malayan sun bear rescued from poacher trap released in W Kalimantan

A joint team from West Kalimantans Natural Resources Conservation Agency (BKSDA), South Ketapang Forest ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:58 pm

Indonesia pledges habitat restoration to protect Sumatran elephants

Indonesias government is committed to protecting forests and charismatic wildlife, including the Sumatran ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:56 pm

Minister targets measles immunization reaching 95 percent before Eid

The Health Ministry is targeting 95 percent measles immunization coverage within one to two weeks before the ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:44 pm

Prabowo prepares presidential directive to protect elephant population

President Prabowo Subianto is preparing a presidential instruction to safeguard elephant populations and habitats, ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:40 pm

Indonesia eyes Asia-Oceania tourism to offset Middle East risk

Indonesias tourism ministry is focusing on strengthening markets in Asia and Oceania to maintain visitor ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:10 pm

The Mastercard Collection: Savor the Extraordinary with Mastercard's Asia Gourmet Circle Program

As part ofThe Mastercard Collection, cardholders globally can now enjoy new and enhanced culinary benefits at ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 3:04 pm

Indonesia Says TNI officers ready for Gaza Int'l Stabilization Force

Indonesias defense minister said the countrys military has qualified senior officers capable of serving ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 2:38 pm

Freeport contractor shot dead in Central Papua, body flown to Jakarta

The coffin of Simson Mulia, an employee of contractor CV Mpeigelah who was shot dead by unidentified gunmen near the ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 2:30 pm

Bangladesh Parliament reconvenes after uprising, polls

The government of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party, took over after February 12 elections

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 2:07 pm

RI eyes 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to drive sugar sufficiency

Indonesias Agriculture Ministry aims to distribute 5.9 billion sugarcane buds in 2026 to accelerate national ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 2:02 pm

Indonesia eyes US$50 billion a year from Danantara's asset returns

President Prabowo Subianto has set a target for Danantara Indonesia to contribute at least $50 billion, or about 800 ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:56 pm

Transportation infrastructure ready for 2026 Eid homecoming: Ministry

Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi ensured that national transport infrastructure and services are ready for the ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:50 pm

Indonesia moves Sumatran victim evacuees from tents before Eid al-Fitr

Home Affairs Minister Tito Karnavian said his office is pushing the completion of temporary housing within 10 days, ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:30 pm

Between trees and tails, elephants and humans journey in the wild

A thin mist was hanging amongst trees as the sun slowly parted the sky over the expanse of the plantation forest in ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:29 pm

'The situation is dire': War on Iran squeezes India's cooking-gas supplies

The shockwaves of the US-Israeli strikes on Iran are being felt in India's kitchens.

BBC 12 Mar 2026 1:21 pm

Indonesia assures Ramadan food stocks stable despite Middle East war

Coordinating Minister for Food Affairs Zulkifli Hasan ensured that food supply during Ramadan until Eid al-Fitr will ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:14 pm

Indonesia's climbing body pledges protection in abuse probe

The Indonesian Sport Climbing Federation (FPTI) pledged protection for athletes who alleged sexual harassment and ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:13 pm

Indonesia sets rules for AI, digital tech use in education

Indonesia has issued a joint ministerial decree regulating the use of digital technology and artificial intelligence in ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 1:03 pm

Prabowo reviews energy supplies with National Economic Council

President Prabowo Subianto received the chairperson and members of the National Economic Council (DEN), along with ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 12:41 pm

DPR: 2026 hajj pilgrimage must proceed despite Middle East tensions

Speaker of the House of Representatives (DPR) Puan Maharani said the implementation of the 2026 hajj pilgrimage must ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 12:26 pm

Watch: What the U.S. probe revealed about the Tomahawk strike on Iran school

A U.S. military investigation has found that a Tomahawk missile mistakenly struck a girls school in Minab in southern Iran during the opening hours of the IsraelIran war, reportedly due to outdated targeting data. A leading U.S. newspaper said preliminary findings suggest the United States was responsible for the February 28 strike.

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 12:09 pm

Video shows moment point-blank gunshot misses Indian politician

Senior Kashmir leader Farooq Abdullah escaped unhurt after the incident and the suspect is in custody.

BBC 12 Mar 2026 12:01 pm

Ministry, KPK collaborate to eradicate corruption in health sector

The Health Ministry and the Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) have strengthened their cooperation to eradicate ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 10:54 am

Foreign nationals arrested at Soekarno-Hatta for drug smuggling

The Soekarno-Hatta Customs and Excise Main Service Office (KPUBC TMP) C in Tangerang, Banten, has intercepted an ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 10:13 am

Minister condemns sexual harassment in Indonesian sports

Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir said the alleged sexual harassment of athletes in sport climbing and kickboxing ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 9:22 am

Huawei's Yang Chaobin: Creating Mobile Value Creates a Better Intelligent World

YangChaobin, CEO of Huawei's ICT Business Group, today called on the ICT industry to intensify efforts in ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 9:13 am

EFGH Appoints Independent Director Woon Tai Ho to Strengthen Board Governance Ahead of U.S. Listing

Embed Financial Group HoldingsPte. Ltd. (EFGH or the Company), a ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 8:50 am

Mibro Expands to the U.S. with Performance-Driven Sports Smartwatches

Smart wearables makerMibrois entering the U.S. market with two sports-focused smartwatches, bringing with ...

Antara News 12 Mar 2026 8:47 am

Iran says country can't take part in FIFA World Cup 2026 because of U.S. attacks

Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said I really don't care if Iran takes part in the 48-nation tournament

The Hindu 12 Mar 2026 3:55 am

Nepal's RSP gets highest number of votes under proportional representation category

The RSP made history by winning 125 out of 165 seats under direct voting held on March 5. The NC won 18, UML 9, NCP 7, SS 3, RPP 1, Independent 1

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:48 pm

Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraines missile strike on Russia

There was no immediate comment from London, though Russia has repeatedly said that Ukraine needs Western expertise and Western-supplied targeting data and satellite imagery to fire advanced missiles deep into Russia

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:11 pm

Poland to seek help from two other countries in Epstein investigation

In February, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that Poland would launch an investigation into possible links between Epstein and Russian intelligence, as well as any offences affecting Polish citizens

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:07 pm

Targeting mistake led to U.S. missile strike on Iranian school: report

Tthe investigation into the February 28 strike was ongoing but preliminary findings were that the United States was responsible

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 10:00 pm

Digital disruption creates opportunity to develop new skills: Minister

Manpower Minister Yassierli noted that digital disruption, including artificial intelligence (AI), presents an ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 9:29 pm

Crises accelerate Indonesia's energy self-sufficiency drive: Prabowo

President Prabowo Subianto said global crises in several regions are pushing Indonesia to accelerate efforts to achieve ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 9:29 pm

Released U.K. files reveal concerns on Mandelson's appointment as U.S. Ambassador

The more than 100 pages of documents suggested concerns were raised about the reputational risks in appointing Mr. Mandelson

The Hindu 11 Mar 2026 9:15 pm

Indonesia's Whoosh fast train extension pending debt resolution

Indonesia's plan to extend the JakartaBandung fast train servicepopularly known as Whooshto ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 8:14 pm

Prabowo urges stronger asset management as Danantara turns one

President Prabowo Subianto emphasized the need for Danantara, Indonesia's sovereign wealth fund, to strengthen its ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 6:59 pm

Three scenarios for organizing Hajj amid escalating war

The Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has outlined three scenarios for the organization of the 1447 Hijri/2026 Hajj pilgrimage ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 6:43 pm

Govt urges stronger collaboration to accelerate housing development

Minister of Housing and Settlements Maruarar Sirait has called for stronger collaboration between the government, ...

Antara News 11 Mar 2026 6:20 pm